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BMW 3-Series vs. Porsche 911 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series vs. Porsche 911 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $83,145

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $37,935

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182014201420142014
Model3-Series911911911911
TrimM3CarreraCarrera STurboTurbo S
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $65,500 $84,300 $98,900 $148,300 $181,100
Full Merino Leather 2,650        
Executive Package 4,100        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 710 710    
Wood trim 0 1,990 1,990 1,990 0
Sunroof 0 1,990 1,990   1,990
Ceramic brake rotors 8,150 8,520 8,520 9,210  
255/35YR19 1,200        
Bose 555W 12 speakers   2,120 2,120    
Torque vectoring, brake-based   1,320      
LED headlights   3,110 3,110 2,340  
Premium Package Plus   2,330 2,330 2,130 1,860
Adaptive sport seats plus   3,825 3,825 1,145  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,490 3,490    
Sport suspension (upgrade)   2,980 890    
Rearview camera   655 655    
Obstacle detection, front   380 380    
Obstacle detection, rear   610 610    
Audio controls on steering wheel   615 615 0 0
Power-folding mirrors   320 320 320 0
Heated steering wheel   270 270 270 270
Voice control for nav and audio   595 595 595 595
Interior ambient lighting       510 510
Full Merino Leather 2,435        
Executive Package 3,770        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 0 0    
Wood trim 0 0 0 0 0
Sunroof 0 0 0   0
Ceramic brake rotors 7,500 0 0 0  
255/35YR19 1,105        
Bose 555W 12 speakers   0 0    
Torque vectoring, brake-based   0      
LED headlights   0 0 0  
Premium Package Plus   0 0 0 0
Adaptive sport seats plus   0 0 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   0 0    
Sport suspension (upgrade)   0 0    
Rearview camera   0 0    
Obstacle detection, front   0 0    
Obstacle detection, rear   0 0    
Audio controls on steering wheel   0 0 0 0
Power-folding mirrors   0 0 0 0
Heated steering wheel   0 0 0 0
Voice control for nav and audio   0 0 0 0
Interior ambient lighting       0 0
Options (change) 16,650 35,830 32,420 18,510 5,225
Options (change) 15,315 0 0 0 0
Destination 995 950 950 950 950
Total Price $83,145 $121,080 $132,270 $167,760 $187,275

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Porsche 911

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 3-Series M3
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche 911 Turbo S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $39,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $75,971
Model Year20182014201420142014
Model3-Series911911911911
TrimM3CarreraCarrera STurboTurbo S
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine425hp I6350hp H6400hp H6520hp H6560hp H6
TransmissionM6M7M7S7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16445, 12445, 12445, 12445, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19235/40-19245/35-20245/35-20245/35-20
Total Price$83,145$121,080$132,270$167,760$187,275
Adjustments for Features-1,08500-4,975-6,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$82,060$121,080$132,270$162,785$180,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,190$41,705$59,670

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Porsche 911

Model Year20182014201420142014
Model3-Series911911911911
TrimM3CarreraCarrera STurboTurbo S
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
7-speed manual $300$300  
7-speed automated manual   $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100    
Power rear side windows$200    
Remote app$25    
Semi-automated parking system$500    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0    
Around view cameras$500    
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
Wide-view front camera$150    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50    
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150    
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500    
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)    $500
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300$300$300
Engine / Motor 
Rear-engine configuration $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Active front spoiler   $500$500
Active rear spoiler   $300$300
Black exterior trim (optional)$0    
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 $0$0$0
Rear spoiler$200    
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400  
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0    
Tall rear wing-type spoiler   $500$500
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0    
CD changer, in-dash $325$325  
CD player$125  $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0    
Handwriting recognition$200    
In-vehicle Internet$150    
Navigation map updates, three years$0    
Off-road navigation system $0$0$0$0
S Voice support$0    
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250    
Siri Eyes Free support$0    
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200    
Traffic + travel information$25    
Traffic information $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Boost gauge   $75$75
Chronometer    $100
Compass$0    
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Head-up display (HUD)$350    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25    
Performance meter    $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50    
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300$300
Folding second row seats$300    
Folding second row seats w/o opening to trunk $75$75$75$75
Heated second row seats$200    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650$650
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500
Electronic systems calibration selector$200   $200
Performance steering system (optional)$0    
Rear wheel steering   $1500$1500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0  
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching$50    
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,025$3,940$3,940$8,915$10,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,085$0$0$4,975$6,525
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,01700-28-33

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Porsche 911

Model Year20182014
Model3-Series911
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.6 in96.5 in
Length182.5 in176.8 in
Width71.3 in71.2 in
Height56.3 in51.3 in
Curb Weight3,502 lb.3,043 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft34.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Full Merino Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage450Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested1700136%
Total Not Requested-450-36%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested90038%
Total Not Requested150062%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera

Bose, 445W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 445W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested52549%
Total Not Requested55051%
Torque vectoring / active trace control
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested90095%
Total Not Requested505%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport suspension (upgrade)
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested192573%
Total Not Requested72527%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested120071%
Total Not Requested50029%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera S

Bose, 445W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 445W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested52549%
Total Not Requested55051%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested90095%
Total Not Requested505%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested192573%
Total Not Requested72527%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested120071%
Total Not Requested50029%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Turbo

LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Turbo S

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested45060%
Total Not Requested30040%

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